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Hitler's consolidation of power 1933-1934 - Coggle Diagram
Hitler's consolidation of power 1933-1934
The Reichstag fire
The Nazis blamed communists and claimed it was part of a plot against Germany
This allowed Hitler to persuade Hindenburg to pass the Reichstag fire degree
In February 1933 the Reichstag building was set on fire
The enabling act
This effectively ended democracy in Germany
It allowed the Nazis to ban opposition parties and take total control of the government
In March 1933 Hitler passed the Enabling act giving him power to make laws without the Reichstag
Control of institutions
Judges were forces to swear loyalty to Hitler which ensured the law supported Nazi rule
Trade unions were banned and replaced with the German labour front to stop workers striking
The Nazis took control of the press, radio and education to spread there ideas
The night of the long knives
Her saw the SA as a threat to his power and wanted the support of the army
This event removed rivals and strengthened Hitler's control over the Nazi party
In June 1934 Hitler ordered the murder of Ernst Rohm and other SA leaders
Death of Hindenburg
Hitler combined the role of Chancellor and president becoming Fuhrer
This army swore and oath of loyalty directly to Hitler giving him ultimate power
In August 1934 President Hindenburg died